One of the earliest proprietors of Worcester was James Knapp, from Newton where b. 4 Feb 1691, m. (1) 2 Apr 1714 Elizabeth Bond, m. (2) 10 Oct 1716 Mary Fisk, sister-in-law of Benjamin Flagg, another "original settler of Worcester". 7 Mar 1726 James Knapp sold all his estate in Worcester and moved away.